CNN —Climate protesters interrupted two matches at the Italian Open on Monday, throwing confetti onto the court and gluing themselves to the stands, organizers said.
In footage of the event, fans could be heard voicing their displeasure as the protesters ran onto court.
Other protesters glued themselves to the stands, organizers said in a statement.
Protesters caused a stir in the stands at the Italian Open.
You have to do something …”According to the Italian Open organizers, Ultima Generazione were in Rome to discuss “some proposals” and “had already staged several protests.”“The request from the environmentalists of Ultima Generazione is for a reparations fund for climate disasters,” the statement added.
Persons:
Madison Keys, Cîrstea, Keys, Świątek, Dan Istitene, Santiago González, Roger, Vasselin, Marcelo Arévalo, Mate Pavić, Pavić, “, ”
Organizations:
CNN, Cîrstea, Ultima
Locations:
Italian, Rome